Peli-Queen Elizabeak I

 

 

 

This is Peli-Queen Elizabeak I. I think she's the only Pensacola pelican with formal ties to the mother country. She truly looks like royalty sitting in the window of the Trinity Book Store. Too bad they were closed when we went, I would have loved to go inside and look around.
Enjoy

Dewey D. Pelican

 

 

 

Dewey D. Pelican wants you to get off the internet and read a book. He'd be happy to tell you that the West Florida Regional Library where he lives has literally thousands of books for you to enjoy. Stop stumbling through random web pages and go pick out a book today. You're bound to find something that you'll love. Dewey prefers the classics. Take a closer look at him for some suggestions. (as usual, click on photos for larger versions)

Enjoy

"Press"ton Pelican

 

Today, I would like you to meet "Press"ton Pelican. I think he is a pretty good mascot for the Pensacola News Journal, which is where he can be found. Although he is a bird of few words, he is always on the lookout for a good fish-story.

Pelikini

 

Welcome to Pensacola Beach! This is Pelikini. She's proud of her job greeting people, welcoming snowbirds, spring-breakers, and summer vacationers to the area. She can be found at the Visitor Information Center at the base of the "3-mile" bridge. She's definitely ready for a day at the beach. The only thing she seems to be missing is a cooler of ice cold beer. I don't know about you, but We're definitely ready for some beach weather again.

Incorrect focus

 

I parked underneath the beach ball for the Pensacola Beach Run on saturday. I chose the 10k option and started to question my sanity towards the end. Anyway, I decided to post a picture of the beach ball since I could see it pretty much the whole 2nd half of the run. I kept looking up at it, knowing that it marked the location of my car and when/if I made it to the ball it would be all over.
Darn it if the friggin thing seemed to never get much closer. oh well, I guess I should have chosen something else to focus on. It still seemed far away after I crossed the finish line.

Oh well.

Godfeather

 

"Don't ever go against the flock"

The "Godfeather" lives down at Portofino towards the back of the pool/spa area. Wow, that place is a trip. I'm willing to bet that some of the old people that live there actually get lost in the small maze of streets and identical buildings. Is it just me, or are they *too* flashy? I'm glad Portofino is way down at the east end of the beach where I never go.
I'll give them some serious props for thier pools and hottubs though. The "spa" area is beautiful and made us all wish we had on our swimsuits. We are definitely going to crash it at least once this summer.

Cheers!

Golden Peli-triever

 

This one seems a bit odd to me, but who am I to judge someone else's art? Would you call it a pelicog or a dogican? I'm just glad that we managed to find it. It's carefully tucked into the front yard of a private residence on Pensacola beach.

Stay tuned for another Pelican tomorrow. Believe me it is very cool. Let's just say don't ever go against this pelican

Peli-Scotsman

 

This scottish looking pelican lives in front of the Hampton Inn on Pensacola Beach. Has someone stolen his blade or is the scabbard a decoration added by a young pirate visiting the island? Oddly, he is not pictured in the 'gallery of pelicans' at the 'pelicans in paradise' website but he is pictured on the location map. There seems to be more to the story that this pelican tells. It may merit further investigation.

Stay tuned for another pelican tomorrow.

Patriotic Pappy

 

I have big news today regarding the photo adventure we decided to undergo this year. First, we have given it a name: "Project Pelican". Second, we are extremely pleased to announce that we have added another member to our all volunteer staff. Her enthusiasm, keen eye and knowledge of the Pensacola area will surely prove to be an invaluable resource. Welcome aboard!

Together, we found four more today on a short day trip to Pensacola Beach. Pictured here is "Patriotic Pappy." He lives out in front of Gulfbreeze Middle School.

Another pelican tomorrow!

And, for those of you that don't know, my best friend since 6th grade could also be called "Patriotic Pappy." Semper Fi brother.

Another day in paradise

 

Welcome to another year! Isn't it nice to be optimistic about all of the promise and hope that the coming of a new year brings? I know we are ready for 2009. We are thankful for all the of the great friends and family who make our lives enjoyable. We look forward to spending time with each of you in 2009.
Living in Navarre (or anywhere on the beautiful gulf coast) is wonderful and we have to remember that we are truly blessed and that each and every day is another day in paradise.
Cheers

Happy New Year

 

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Here's a couple of shots I took last night. Not feeling too chatty today... Sandshaker, Sandshaker, Sandshaker!